I think it’s pretty easy to use the excuse of not having time to work out.  I certainly have used it myself.  That is, until I decided that I was going to lose weight.  Until I actually made the commitment, I didn’t have time to work out often.  But, somehow, almost magically, once I went all in, I have found the time.

I work full time and have two children.  I am very busy.  But this is important to me, so I fit it in.  It is a priority.

Running is the easiest to fit in.

Today for example, I ran on my lunch hour.  I changed into my running clothes (those awesome new winter clothes I mentioned here) and stepped out on to the street and ran.  I did a 5K (3.1 miles) around the area, and it was fantastic.   It was in the high 30s and not too windy.   The sidewalks were clear of snow.  And it was cold enough out so I didn’t sweat much.  I went back to the office and changed back into my clothes.  All in less than an hour.  I ate my lunch at my desk.   No big deal.

I am now working out six days a week.  My gym has a daycare so I do strength training on Monday and Wednesday evenings while the kids play.  Tuesdays and Thursdays I run at lunch time outside,  on Saturdays I run in the mornings (at the gym with the kids in the gym daycare) and on Sundays I usually ice skate in the afternoon with my kids.   Friday = rest day.  It’s not hard to find the time.  It just has to be a priority.